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The Younger Edda
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ISBN13: 9781512238402
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: May 16 2015
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Younger Edda (also known as the Prose Edda) is one of the cornerstone texts of Norse mythology and medieval Icelandic literature. Written as both a guide for poets and a treasury of myth, it preserves the stories, gods, and cosmic visions of the Viking world-Odin, Thor, Loki, the creation of the world, and the prophecies of Ragnarök-in a form that shaped everything from later sagas to modern fantasy.
Blending mythic narrative with explanations of poetic language and symbolism, The Younger Edda is essential reading for anyone interested in the roots of Scandinavian legend, heroic storytelling, and the mythic imagination of the North. Whether you're a student, a mythology enthusiast, or a writer looking for primary-source inspiration, this classic delivers a vivid, authoritative gateway into the Norse tradition.
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